The Monthly Portion

You can hear the man’s voice as he keeps changing his mind. What’s the point of such a Shakespearean portrayal?

March 19 2015 12:01AM

God wanted all of Amalek dead. Saul thought he knew better. What happened next?

Feb. 26 2015 12:01AM

Why Jewish girls are named after the fierce prophetess Deborah.

Jan. 29 2015 12:01AM

It’s hard to read the story of Joseph and his brothers without asking that question.

Dec. 24 2014 12:01AM

Was Jacob born to greatness, did he achieve it, or did he have it thrust upon him by his mother?

Nov. 20 2014 12:01AM

It isn’t Moses, despite the four books devoted to his adventures—it’s Abraham. Why?

Oct. 31 2014 12:01AM